IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing section 5037., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the construction of docks on Prairie Lee Lake and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE # 3363, April 28, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 3344, dated March 3, 2003, the Legislature did adopt § 5037.,
Jackson County Code, 1984, which regulates the construction of new docks on the County's Prairie Lee Lake; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature now desires to amend that section to make clear the Director of Public Works' authority to promulgate standards relating to that construction; and,
WHEREAS, such amendment is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Section 5037., Jackson County Code, is hereby repealed, and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as Section 5037. and to read as follows:
5037. Construction of Docks on Prairie Lee Lake, Permit Required.
An owner of lakeside property at Prairie Lee Lake, directly abutting the lake, may be permitted to construct a dock on the lake in accordance with this section. Each such dock shall be compatible with other docks and lakeside residences in terms of size, type, spacing between docks, and method of construction. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any dock or similar structure on the waters of Prairie Lee Lake, or cause or permit the same to be done, without first obtaining a valid permit from the director of public works.
5037.1 No Fee for Lakeside Property Owners.
No fee for a permit under this section shall be assessed against an owner of lakeside property at Prairie Lee Lake.
5037.2 Standards.
The issuance of a permit under this section shall be governed by construction standards to be promulgated by the director of public works. Such standards shall, to the extent practicable, [by the standards of] comply with chapter 54 of this Code, the Uniform Building Code, and the policy enunciated in this section. A copy of all such standards shall be on file in the offices of the clerk of the county legislature and director of public works.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Acting County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached Ordinance, Ordinance # 3363 introduced on April 28, 2003, was duly passed on ____May 12_____________________, 2003 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ______9_________ Nays _______0_______
Abstaining ____0______ Absent _____0_______
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for her signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance # 3363.
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Date Katheryn J. Shields, County Executive